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cam99 · 12-25-2011, 09:47 PM

New to my camaro and wondering if there are any options besides the oe tires for the 21" wheels. Thanks

Wild Bill NY · 12-25-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

New to my camaro and wondering if there are any options besides the oe tires for the 21" wheels. Thanks

Lot of guys either go 20" or 22" because of the price of tires are cheaper then in a 21" size wheel .

cam99 · 12-25-2011, 10:29 PM

I like the look of them, but considering the same thing if there are no other tire options

Wild Bill NY · 12-25-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

I like the look of them, but considering the same thing if there are no other tire options

I agree I think the 21's are perfect but damn the tire prices are rediculous !

PC HOTROD · 12-26-2011, 12:27 AM

I'm wondering the same thing as the OP. I see that the Continental Extreme Contact DW may be a good option but only in slightly different sizes but an azz load cheaper than the Pirelli's.

Now I'm curious if we have any tire and wheel experts that think the following alternate sizes will work on the 21" and the 2010 Camaro SS at the stock ride-height?

Front Pirelli ($454) - 245 / 40 / 21 (28.6" tall by 9.5" Section width)
Rear Pirelli ($521)- 275 / 35 / 21 (28.6" tall x 10.8" Section width)

Continental Front ($197) 245 / 35 / 21 (27.8" tall x 9.8" Section width)
Continental Rear ($223) - 295 / 30 / 21 (28.0" tall x 11.9" Section width)

Prices are according to http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....DWXL&tab=Specs

If the Continentals will work, I'm going to pull the trigger real quick.

Wild Bill NY · 12-26-2011, 11:40 AM

Bump

sdmaro · 12-26-2011, 06:03 PM

you couldn't run 21's with 20 in tires? Go for the 'stretched tire' look?

Wild Bill NY · 12-26-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

you couldn't run 21's with 20 in tires? Go for the 'stretched tire' look?

So where do we find a tire stretcher ??? I ended up reading OP question wrong thought he was asking for different wheel options in 21" . But I also would love to know what tire options are out there .

PC HOTROD · 12-26-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

you couldn't run 21's with 20 in tires? Go for the 'stretched tire' look?

What!!!

Wild Bill NY · 12-26-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PC HOTROD

What!!!

Think he might have been trying to bust my balls as he misread my post as I did the same with OP's original post .

cam99 · 12-26-2011, 09:15 PM

so i'm gathering the only option then for the factory 21's are the insanely priced oem p zero tires. i'd be fine with running those contenental 21's mentioned above, but i'm pretty sure the mismatched diameters would give the wheel speed sensors fits

gjarzabek009 · 12-26-2011, 09:30 PM

Wouldn't you need to tune the speedo then with the continentals

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC HOTROD

I'm wondering the same thing as the OP. I see that the Continental Extreme Contact DW may be a good option but only in slightly different sizes but an azz load cheaper than the Pirelli's.

Now I'm curious if we have any tire and wheel experts that think the following alternate sizes will work on the 21" and the 2010 Camaro SS at the stock ride-height?

Front Pirelli ($454) - 245 / 40 / 21 (28.6" tall by 9.5" Section width)
Rear Pirelli ($521)- 275 / 35 / 21 (28.6" tall x 10.8" Section width)

Continental Front ($197) 245 / 35 / 21 (27.8" tall x 9.8" Section width)
Continental Rear ($223) - 295 / 30 / 21 (28.0" tall x 11.9" Section width)

Prices are according to http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....DWXL&tab=Specs

If the Continentals will work, I'm going to pull the trigger real quick.

PC HOTROD · 12-26-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gjarzabek009

Wouldn't you need to tune the speedo then with the continentals

It would only make a small difference that could be compensated for in your head or done properly with a tune. I think Superchips make a programmer just for calibrating tire sizes and speedometers.

My question still stands, will these Continentals fit on the GM 21's and within the whell wells?

PC HOTROD · 12-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PC HOTROD

I'm wondering the same thing as the OP. I see that the Continental Extreme Contact DW may be a good option but only in slightly different sizes but an azz load cheaper than the Pirelli's.

Now I'm curious if we have any tire and wheel experts that think the following alternate sizes will work on the 21" and the 2010 Camaro SS at the stock ride-height?

Front Pirelli ($454) - 245 / 40 / 21 (28.6" tall by 9.5" Section width)
Rear Pirelli ($521)- 275 / 35 / 21 (28.6" tall x 10.8" Section width)

Continental Front ($197) 245 / 35 / 21 (27.8" tall x 9.8" Section width)
Continental Rear ($223) - 295 / 30 / 21 (28.0" tall x 11.9" Section width)

Prices are according to http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....DWXL&tab=Specs

If the Continentals will work, I'm going to pull the trigger real quick.

Bump for some expert comments. Will the alternate sized tires work?

12-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#1
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	21" tire options New to my camaro and wondering if there are any options besides the oe tires for the 21" wheels. Thanks __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

12-25-2011, 10:29 PM	#3
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	I like the look of them, but considering the same thing if there are no other tire options __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

12-26-2011, 12:27 AM	#5
PC HOTROD Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM 6M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Posts: 259	I'm wondering the same thing as the OP. I see that the Continental Extreme Contact DW may be a good option but only in slightly different sizes but an azz load cheaper than the Pirelli's. Now I'm curious if we have any tire and wheel experts that think the following alternate sizes will work on the 21" and the 2010 Camaro SS at the stock ride-height? Front Pirelli ($454) - 245 / 40 / 21 (28.6" tall by 9.5" Section width) Rear Pirelli ($521)- 275 / 35 / 21 (28.6" tall x 10.8" Section width) Continental Front ($197) 245 / 35 / 21 (27.8" tall x 9.8" Section width) Continental Rear ($223) - 295 / 30 / 21 (28.0" tall x 11.9" Section width) Prices are according to http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....DWXL&tab=Specs If the Continentals will work, I'm going to pull the trigger real quick. __________________ www.MotoDivaz.com 2010 Camaro SS IOM Last edited by PC HOTROD; 12-26-2011 at 01:18 AM.

12-26-2011, 11:40 AM	#6
Wild Bill NY Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County New York Posts: 261 View My Garage	Bump __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS , '08 Cadillac CTS , '08 Lincoln MKZ , '05 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper , John Deere LT155 . All American !!!

12-26-2011, 09:15 PM	#11
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	so i'm gathering the only option then for the factory 21's are the insanely priced oem p zero tires. i'd be fine with running those contenental 21's mentioned above, but i'm pretty sure the mismatched diameters would give the wheel speed sensors fits __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

12-26-2011, 06:03 PM	#7
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 569	you couldn't run 21's with 20 in tires? Go for the 'stretched tire' look?